Revised Law Lays Foundation for a More Inclusive Israeli Society

Revised Law Lays Foundation for a More Inclusive Israeli Society

February 25, 2015 9:05 AM
The algemeiner

Photo: Ahiya Kamara (pictured), Commissioner for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities within the Israeli Ministry of Justice, has been hearing impaired impaired since childhood. Photo: Jewish National Fund.

JNS.org – Recent statistics indicate that approximately 1 million people in Israel have a disability, defined as a health problem that interferes with their daily activities. This definition covers a wide range of challenges, including physical limitations, mental illnesses, behavioral disorders, and more. Yet perhaps the most important part of the definition is

Published On: 10 Adar 5775 (10 Adar 5775 (March 1, 2015))